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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Due in October 2012

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mrsv2 · 26/01/2012 12:51

Just had a BFP and wondered if anyone wanted to join me in the rollercoaster ride over the next few months

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meales · 08/02/2012 09:59

Hi everyone!!

I havnt been able to write anything because of working my socks off for 2 days!! But today im still in my dressing gown enjoying a lovely lazzzzzzzyyyy day!!

So I have missed lots!

lissbug if your still on the thread, my heart goes out to you. You will pregnant again im sure xxx

To everyone having trouble with MS, Im not sufferring so badly... but someone asked about changing nappies with MS...WELL at work im dealing with shit and piss all day and ive figured im quite immune to them! the thing im not is a child's vomit!! UUUUURRRGHH I nearly threw up in the bed pan masher!!

missbone those questions of yours had me laughing out loud!! Q1, yes a little but no bubbling... Q2, my DH and I are frequently at it (like everyday) this week however i am so tired I just cant be bothered! But I gave in last night and this morning... my only worry is that with my previous pregnancy, once after sex around 8 weeks, I had horrible 'dragging' pains and thought I had induced early labour. But I was fine. I also had sex all the time with my last pregnancy and everything was fine- in fact we had it twice a day when I was late to get DD out!!!!

As for today, I have 2 cold sores, feel a bit nauseaus, I have constant acid indegestion (I think I will popping the Rennies a lot)and all sorts of tummy aches and gripes :-s well time will tell!

Im going to book a MW app today around my shifts! I remember my first MW app with previous pg and felt like evryone else is on here... she just believed I was pregnant, and then gave me a pack of advertising...I did like the freebies in the bounty pack from boots and my free changing bag though!!

Anyway, Ive finished rabbitting on!!!

xxxxxxx

marvellousmarie · 08/02/2012 10:08

Ive decieded to change my name!!! i will no longer be me meales!!!

bee1983 · 08/02/2012 10:11

missbone, I couldn't possibly leave this thread, it's making me laugh too much! I'm not sure why I'm getting a scan at 9 weeks, I thought I would have to wait for 12 weeks too. I did have a bit of bleeding, so maybe that's why?

I'm still getting a bit of spotting today and yesterday and it's completely freaking me out. Aaaargh. No pain, though, and it's really just a tiny little bit of spotting so I don't want to over-react just yet. But I'm freaked out. Even though it was unplanned, I SO want this pregnancy to go well.

On the decaf front, I can highly recommend the Co-op own-brand decaf tea. It's really really good. I can't even tell it's decaf! (and I drink a LOT of tea so that's saying something...)

marvellousmarie · 08/02/2012 10:27

bee are you in oxford? I work at JR children's. When are you due? Yes this thread is great fun~!

turnwest · 08/02/2012 10:28

Hi, can i join the thread? I dont have many friends where I live so talking to other pregnant people on here would be great.

I m 34 yrs old, with 1 DD who was not planned, the shock of being a mum meant that its taken until DD is 4 to decide to have another child. However, we only decided this at christmas so the speed has taken me by surprise, my due date is approx (irregular periods) 12 October, as you can see I m still very early on.

Trying to be calm, but i spent first pregnancy in a bit of a confused daze, now I know a lot more about what can go wrong and as I really really want this baby I am a bit scared that something will happen. Still trying to stay positive...on the plus side my boobs have grown already, i m quite proud of them!! Usually I m quite flat chested..lol

Bubblebell1 · 08/02/2012 10:41

Hi turnwest congratulations. Grin where abouts are you from? Maybe you could make new friends here x

Zoeplankton · 08/02/2012 11:24

Hi everyone,

Nice to see so many new names! Look forward to getting to know you all waves

Today's question -

A lady at work has a bad - I mean, really bad - cough. She's had to go to the Dr's a bunch of times, has broken a rib from the cough. She's being very responsible about it, but I am super-worried that I will get it as it is very very nasty and I don't want it to affect the baby. What should I do? I'm only in a couple of days a week (usually work from home) but she sits right near me.

In other news, I still have pretty much 0 symptoms of pregnancy apart from a weird full feeling that no-one else seems to have. I feel so normal, it's almost starting to worry me! Where is the nausea? Hmm

milk · 08/02/2012 11:24

omg I feel/been so sick today! I don't feel like eating anything :'(

turnwest · 08/02/2012 12:02

Hi Bubblebell1,

I m from Preston, Lancashire in the lovely Northwest of England, and today its freezing!!

Milk- sorry you re feeling sick, I have nt got to that stage yet, at the moment I m eating everything in sight, woke up at 3 am this morning so hungry!! Maybe my body is trying to put weight on in preparation for the weeks of sickness to come!! Lovely.

I ve heard sea bands help??

marvellousmarie · 08/02/2012 12:15

zoeplankton I think it's ok for you to work by her. There are so many virus's around you can never possibly rule out ever catching anything. I recommend you get a hand alcogel and put it on your desk and (in a snidey way) offer your work colleague it! Try to ensure you take your vitamins! X

missbone · 08/02/2012 13:46

Hello ladies! I feel horrible today...quite low in mood and preternaturally tired (i've ordered a taxi to take me to the smoking clinic which is literally just up the hill from me).

Zoe, if i were in your situation, i would plant my purse in her handbag and get her sacked for theft...filthy, diseased bitch Grin

milk...don't feel like eating anything? Great! More Tunnocks teacakes for me!

marie (i'm guessing this is your name - either that or you're a frustrated Catholic nun) i cannot believe you're so rampant! It makes me sad, in all seriousness, because i lost my libido entirely when i went on these antidepressants Sad
P.s...i'm marvellousKerry Wink

Ooh, i think my taxi's here. Be back soon....

marvellousmarie · 08/02/2012 14:22

Oh miss bone (Kerry) don't be sad! it's not that great trust me, I sometimes do it for an easy life! Besides, you have plenty to be happy about, 1- your pregnant! Some people spend years trying with no success! 2- you have given up smoking! You can do this! You will feel healthier in the long run and it will save you money to spend on new maternity clothes! ;-)

bee1983 · 08/02/2012 15:21

marvellousmarie - yes, I'm just outside Oxford! I lived in East Oxford for 12 years but have recently moved to a little village just down the A34. I'm only in my 6th week so far, it was unplanned, but I'm super excited and hoping all goes well. What about you?

missbone, try saying 'BAH HUMBUG!' loudly. I find it very cheering ;)

turnwest - hello and welcome!

missbone · 08/02/2012 15:57

Hello, i'm back (got some stronger patches from the clinic). Went to the shop before for a baby mag and the only one they had was called 'I'm Pregnant'...£6.99!!!!! I looked behind it hoping to find 'I'm Skint!', but...no.

turnwest, congratulations and welcome. Preston isn't very far from me (i live in Haslingden, East Lancs) and you are more than welcome to pop round for a brew anytime (i'm sure you'll eek some semblance of a conversation out of me inbetween the farting and devouring of Tunnocks teacakes). However, i must warn you that my seven foot Christmas tree is still up in the lounge - our cat lives at the top of it Confused.

marie, thank you for the encouragement. It really does bother me, the absence of my libido due to medication, but, to be honest, i think it's natural when you have two people out of work and in each other's pockets 24/7. We love each other dearly and i am mindful not to make DP unloved (i give cracking blowjobs) Wink

Bee, i love Oxford...it's so pretty and posh!

Angelico, how did you get on with the midwife, love? Do tell.

milk, i do hope you're feeling better soon Thanks (these flowers purportedly mean 'thanks' but from me they mean 'keep your chin up, love, and step away from the toilet bowl'.

Well, DP is away in Preston all day today picking his son up from school and going swimming etc. I'm really lonely and bored when he's not here. I really wish i was working.

You know when there's only 12 weeks til Christmas and everyone panics 'cos they know how fast that time will elapse? Well...this first trimester is nothing like that!! Every single week is going to feel like forever (for those of us unfortunates who have to wait 12 wks for our first scan). And telly is poo tonight, except for the glorious One Born Every Minute (tonight there's an emergency as a baby's shoulders get stuck once the head is out...GRRRrreat!!)

On an even happier note, i've just bought Heat magazine and there are fifty (yes, FIFTY) stars minus their makeup. Hurrah!!! "Who Let The Dogs Out?! Grin

Ooooh! I'm so horrible, aren't I?

marvellousmarie · 08/02/2012 16:00

Yes bee i live in Thatcham so am a frequent driver up the horrid a34!

I just went to book my MW app but they are fully booked so I have to attend a clinic at the hospital! Which is fine but feel a bit stupid for not booking earlier! Ooops!

How is everyone feeling today? X

shemacin · 08/02/2012 16:11

oh well ladies, I'm leaving you after just joining you.
had 5 +ve tests and then brown spotting for past week,
and just had a nap as so shattered and woke up to bright red blood.
Another mc!!!
hope all your pregnancies so well, stay happy and healthy.

missbone · 08/02/2012 16:20

shemacin, i am so sorry. Please come back to us soon....x

Bubblebell1 · 08/02/2012 16:20

Sending u love and hugs Shem. I'm so sorry Sad

Sumsey · 08/02/2012 16:39

hello ALL

having a bleugh day so far....seems every time i eat about half hour afterwards i feel rough as hell.....and lots of trots Blush and really heavy full feeling!

feeling very wet below... Blush..all the time...Blush..which doesnt help with my current cituation at all!

with my previous pregnancies up until 7 months me and /dh were like rabbits...

poor bloke has no chance at moment though and that is not likely to change ANYTIME soon!!!.....good job im good at BJ's like missbone (love your style xxx) Grin

hoping its a good sign but......bleeding/spotting has seemingly slowed down/stopped......FINGERS CROSSED!!!! nasara got my bits crossed for you too x x x x x x x x

TURNWEST know exactly how u feel ive got two DS...6 and 4 but scared as hell this time!!!

lovely catching up with you all. all we need is some vitual Wine and Biscuitand Brew

will try not to clock watch till 11.00 on friday!!....if i get good news and pics i will get them on my profile....

sumsey (aka Jo) Wink

marvellousmarie · 08/02/2012 17:27

So sorry shemacin is there a chance it could be implantation bleeding?

missbone I like your style... I will definately try and tune into tonights 'one born.....' and sumsey I feel so selfish but I cant bring myself to do a proper BJ.... I was actually sick on DH once (I did have a bit to drink mind!!!)

marvellousmarie · 08/02/2012 17:29

I actually feel a bit sick at the moment and I think I remember once someone telling me its 'little and often' that will help milk and sumsey... I really fancy cheese today....

BabyDustPlease · 08/02/2012 17:31

Angelico how did the midwife go?

missbone are you going to watch one born every minute? I was an avid watcher until I actually got pregnant and now I can't watch it!

Hope everyones not feeling too bad today. I had a very sleepy morning, couldn't wake up at work today (that might not be a sign of preg, I have a boring job!!). I'm not feeling too bad which worries me other than feeling rough if I don't eat.

xx

missbone · 08/02/2012 18:11

Sumsey (Jo), I've got a really good feeling about your pregnancy...chin up, old girl (and don't be Blush about the trots)! As a recovering alcoholic i will pass on the Wine but glady tuck into the Biscuit (are these Jammy Dodgers, or what??)

Angelico...you o.k? We're all hoping for positive news...

Baby, i have never, ever missed a single episode of OBEM. I love shouting at the telly: "Tie your hair up woman! You're giving birth and it's slapped all over your sweaty face, for goodness' sake!! Surley it's annoying you as much as it's annoying me?!" etc, etc.

I'm missing my darling DP like mad.Tonight is going to be his lucky night....now where did i put those rubber gloves and that block of lard?.....

missbone · 08/02/2012 18:13

marie, i'm laughing my head off!!!

DameFlatYouLent · 08/02/2012 18:45

evening all. I'm tucked up on the sofa while my lovely DH makes supper (should be...um...interesting) after a looong day at work followed by being shouted at a lot by my 15m old when I got him home. He's always starving by the time I get him home, and the time it takes me to prepare his meal is always far too long to be reasonable, apparently.

I'm really not sleeping well at the moment - I wake every hour and then am unable to get back to sleep at about 4am every day. I'm so exhausted and am worried that it won't be good for the baby.

I got a bit depressed when I was pg last time and am conscious it may be happening again...it's one of those things that sneaks up on you. the hormones don't seem to agree with me, i had a bit of PND too.

Sorry, downer this evening Sad. Loving the other posts - I am addicted to OBEM too, and missbone I am so with you on the hair in the sweaty face! It makes me itchy!